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First Nations

A fierce advocate for change, Natalie Lewis talks accountability and reform

After six years, Natalie Lewis has finished her term as Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner.

9 June 2026

Sisters Inside calls for transformation of child safety system

News

Retired magistrate recognised with King’s Birthday honour

People

The case for going bush – why one graduate solicitor is building a career outside the city

Career Moves

Russell Hall joins Roberts Litigation as Senior Associate

Russell Hall practises primarily in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.

QLS Diverse Abilities Network: Remembering Oliver Collins

Case notes

Barrister’s sexual harassment of junior solicitor found to be unsatisfactory conduct

Suburban Cowboy

Buckling under the fuel shortage pressure

The only thing that has saved me so far is that passengers are packed so densely into buses these days that I am surprised we haven’t collapsed into a black hole.

Career Moves

Hillhouse appoints Malcolm Chan to corporate, commercial team in Brisbane

Before entering the legal profession, Malcolm Chan spent more than a decade in accounting and finance.

In practice

How safe is your safe custody?

Most of the documents held on behalf of clients contain information which is confidential and often sensitive; those documents must be secured in such a fashion that they are safe from theft or damage.

Bank impersonation scams on the rise

Cosi De Angelis talks about one of the fastest growing threats that ANZ is observing - bank impersonation scams.

Explainer

Queensland’s guardianship system is under review, here’s what QLS says needs to change

QLS says Queensland’s guardianship system is under resourced.

Career Moves

Holding Redlich appoints former ATO Counsel to strengthen tax advisory

Michael Patane brings more than 25 years’ experience advising government, multinational corporations, private groups, charities and high-net-worth individuals on federal and state tax, and commercial matters.

In practice

AML/CTF regime about protecting integrity of financial and legal systems

QLS President Peter Jolly asks members not to lose sight of the broader purpose behind the 1 July obligations.

Admissions

New lawyer already making contributions to legal profession

The Mullins family law graduate joined more than 60 other new lawyers to be admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland at sittings in Brisbane's Banco Court in May.